Santa Barbara weather in January
January in Santa Barbara: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Santa Barbara · #530 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Santa Barbara climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Rainfall | 116 mm / 4.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Santa Barbara in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Santa Barbara?
- January in Santa Barbara: nice, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Santa Barbara on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Santa Barbara in January?
- In January, Santa Barbara averages a daily high of 18.5°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 116.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Santa Barbara in January?
- Santa Barbara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
- Does it snow in Santa Barbara in January?
- Santa Barbara sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in January.